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Lake Eildon vs Howes Creek

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Howes Creek (1042) sits above Lake Eildon (1007).

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Lake Eildon and Howes Creek side by side

MeasureLake EildonHowes Creek
Renting
Owner occupied–77.0%
Renter occupied–23.0%
Schools
Schools nearby92
Average ICSEA10071042
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population367
Median age4946
Climate
Annual rainfall694 mm727 mm
Mean max, January29.4°C29.4°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Howes Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1007). Lake Eildon also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 82%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Lake Eildon vs Howes Creek: common questions

Does Lake Eildon or Howes Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Howes Creek scores 1042 vs 1007 in Lake Eildon. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

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